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SUMMARY:Halloween Magic Lantern Show
DESCRIPTION:Step into a realm of nostalgia and enchantment with the return 
 of the Halloween Magic Lantern Show at PRS\, where the eerie charm of yest
 eryear comes to life through captivating visuals and haunting melodies. Th
 is year’s presentation\, led by the talented Matt Schnittker\, promises 
 an unforgettable evening filled with wonder\, accompanied by live piano mu
 sic that enhances the magical experience.\n\nAudiences will be treated to 
 a mesmerizing collection of vintage hand-painted slides from the 19th cent
 ury\, showcasing beloved tales such as Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting poem 
 “The Raven\,” the captivating story of “The Irish Ghost\,” and the
  classic adventure of “Jack the Giant Killer.” These beautifully craft
 ed images invite viewers into a world where the supernatural intertwines w
 ith the imaginative\, creating a spellbinding atmosphere.\n\nThe Magic Lan
 tern\, an ingenious invention dating back to 1659 by Dutch physicist Chris
 tiaan Huygens\, will take center stage. This remarkable device uses a proj
 ector with a lens\, glass slides\, and a flame (later enhanced by electric
  light) to cast phantasmagorical images onto a flat surface. Spectators wi
 ll marvel as ghosts shimmer and float across the screen\, skeletons dance 
 in delight\, and even a playful rat scampers into the open mouth of a snor
 ing man. For nearly 250 years\, the Magic Lantern captivated audiences of 
 all ages\, becoming a beloved fixture in entertainment until it was eventu
 ally overshadowed by the rise of motion pictures. However\, its legacy liv
 es on\, as immortalized in Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny &amp\; Alexander in 19
 82.\n\nGuests are invited to journey back in time for a fantastical\, Hall
 oween-themed experience in the PRS Auditorium. The show will feature a vin
 tage projector that beautifully showcases the hand-painted slides\, all br
 ought to life by the artistry of Matt Schnittker\, alongside the enchantin
 g piano melodies played by his son\, Benjamin Schnittker.\n\nThis Hallowee
 n Magic Lantern Show is not just a performance\; it's a nostalgic voyage i
 nto the past\, where the thrill of storytelling\, artistry\, and music int
 ertwine to create a hauntingly beautiful celebration of the season. Join t
 hem for a night filled with laughter\, gasps\, and wonder\, as they revive
  the art of the Magic Lantern for a new generation to cherish.\n\nGET TICK
 ETS\n
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